Abigail Dateo
Hometown: Needham, Massachusetts
Hobbies: Swimming, hiking, running, outdoor activities, exploring
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Center for Sustainable Development GEO
University: Cornell University
Email: aed229@cornell.edu
Abigail Goodman
Hometown: Wyckoff, New Jersey
Hobbies: soccer, listening to music, photography, sight seeing, exploring, etc.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Hecho x Nosotros
University: University of Pennsylvania
Email: abbygood@sas.upenn.edu
Adin Ryssdal
Hometown: La Canada, California
Hobbies: Football, basketball, soccer (bad at playing, good at watching), reading, running.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Varkey Foundation
University: University of California Los Angeles
Email: aryssdal@ucla.edu
Agustin Trejo
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Hobbies: I love music, I play the cello, bass guitar, and a bit of piano. I enjoy cooking and baking. I enjoy playing sports, specifically tennis and table tennis. I love learning along with traveling.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Argentina
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: Texas A&M
Email: gustrejo3@gmail.com
Akhilesh Bhandari
Hometown: Plain City, Ohio
Hobbies: Cricket, shows and playing games
Puentes Program: Summer 2021
Internship Site: Tonal Media
University: Ohio State University
Email: bhandari.48@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Alen Palic
Hi everyone! I interned for Nexton as part of the 2021 Puentes Remote program and absolutely enjoyed it! I'm now entering my junior year at Princeton Unviersity where I'll be majoring in Economics and receiving certificates in Finance, Statistics, and Engineering. Please feel free to reach out, I'd love to chat!
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Current City: Princeton, New Jersey
Hobbies: Running, hiking, and tennis
Puentes Program: Summer 2021, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Nexton
University: Princeton University, Class of 2023
Major(s): Economics
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Give academic/professional advice, Do an informational interview
Email: apalic@princeton.edu
LinkedIn
Alec Goldberg
Hi I'm Alec! I'm Penn Class of 2019, and did Puentes in the summer of 2017.
Hometown: Miami, FL
Current City: New York, NY
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family
Puentes Program: Summer 2017, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Teamworks
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2019
Major(s):Finance, Marketing & Operations Management
Current Job: Associate, EY-Parthenon
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Give academic/professional advice, Do an informational interview
Email: alecjgoldberg@gmail.com
LinkedIn
Alex Bavalsky
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Hobbies: Reading, playing tennis, hiking, photography, journaling, traveling, visiting art museums, playing chess
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: Yale
Email: abavalsky@gmail.com
Alex Hermer
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Hobbies: Soccer, Rugby, Squash, Snowboarding, art, Cooking, Eating, Camping, Exploring, Cow Tipping
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Wingu
University: Cornell
Email: ahh83@cornell.edu
Alex Pirola
Hi, I'm Alex! I became part of Puentes when I spent a summer in Buenos Aires working for Accelerate Executive Search Firm. I'm currently a senior at Princeton University majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with certificates in robotics and computer science. Living with a host family abroad was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life, I look forward to making it back soon!
Hometown: Twp of Washington, NJ
Current City: Princeton, NJ
Hobbies: Soccer, camping / hiking / cycling, games, mentoring
Puentes Program: Summer 2019, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Accelerate
University: Princeton University, Class of 2021
Major(s): Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Former Job(s): Hardware Design Engineer, Kinetic; Associate Search Consultant, Accelerate; Educational Associate, Community House
Professional Industries of Interest: Education & Teaching, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Recruitment & Human Resources, Engineering & Operations, Technology & Web Development, Finance & Consulting, Development & Sustainability
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice
Email: apirola10@gmail.com
LinkedIn
Alex Prusator
I'm a proud Chicagoan, Davidson College alumna, and Rochelle, IL native who's thrilled to include traveler and educator among her identities. I participated in Puentes in 2017 and interned with Argentina's Instituto Nacional de Educación Tecnológica (INET), which successfully prepared me for work in the education tech startup space as well as my recent transition to higher education student affairs.
Hometown: Rochelle, Illonois
Current City: Golden, Colorado
Hobbies: Hiking, trivia, independent coffee shops, Cleveland Guardians baseball, my dog Turtle
Puentes Program: Summer 2017, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Instituto Nacional de Educación Tecnológica (INET)
University: Davidson College, Class of 2015 (undergraduate), University of North Carolina, Class of 2022 (graduate)
Major(s): English Literature, Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education
Current job: Resident Life Coordinator at the Colorado School of Mines
Former job(s): Senior Tier 2 Support Lead; Account Executive at Redshelf Inc
Professional Industries of Interest: Education & Teaching
Amaliya Yunusova
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hobbies: Lacrosse, painting, cooking, baking, sketching, fashion design, reading
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Asociación Civil Padrinos de Alumnos y Escuelas Rurales
University: University of Pennsylvania
Email: Amaliya@sas.upenn.edu
Andrew Slade
Andrew graduated from Princeton University where he majored in Computer Science and played Rugby. He participated in the Puentes Abroad program in Summer 2017 where he interned as an Executive Search Consultant for Accelerate.
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Current City: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies: Hobbies include traveling, water/snow sports, board games, and watching college football
Puentes Program: Summer 2017, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Accelerate
University: Princeton University, Class of 2019
Major(s): Computer Science
Current Job: Corporate Development Associate, VMware, Inc.
Former Job(s): Investment Banking Analyst, Intrepid Investment Bankers
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Give academic/professional advice
Email: aslade@alumni.princeton.edu
LinkedIn
Andrew Wilson
Hello, I'm a current senior at Boston College, majoring in Political Science and minoring in both Faith, Peace, & Justice and Film Studies. I'm originally from the San Francisco area, but I'm feeling like the East Coast might be my new home.
Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA
Current City: Boston, MA
Hobbies: My main hobbies on campus are playing water polo for the men's club team, as well as playing in the wind ensemble. I love to travel around the city when I have the time to as well, especially to find a good cafe or restaurant.
Puentes Program: Semester 2020, Study Abroad Program with Internship, Remote & Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: CLACSO
University: Boston College, Class of 2021
Major(s): Political Science
Professional Industries of Interest: Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Medicine & Public Health, Communications, PR, & Media
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice, Do an informational interview
Email: andrewwilson.bc@gmail.com
Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn
Ana Ruiz
Hi everyone! I am undergrad at Georgetown University (SFS '22) majoring in Culture and Politics and minoring in German and Theology. During the summer of 2021, I virtually interned at the Catholic University of Uruguay for their International Affairs Office. I am really passionate about all things culture and Latin America, being born and raised in Mexico and now living in the US, and I plan on pursuing a career and further academic study in the intersection of cultural exchange and theology/religion. I'm more than happy and willing get to know fellow Puentes alumni/participants, so please don't hesitate to reach out!
Hometown: Watertown, WI/Mexicali, Mexico
Current City: Washington, DC
Hobbies: watching and discussing/analyzing movies, listening to music, singing, playing guitar, travelling, food, and most importantly spending time with friends and family
Puentes Program: Summer 2021, Remote Montevideo
Puentes Internship Site: Universidad Católica del Uruguay
University: Georgetown University, Class of 2022
Major(s): Culture and Politics
Professional Industries of Interest: Communications, PR, & Media, Education & Teaching, Government & Public Policy
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice, Practice Spanish, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call
Andrea Toth
Hometown: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hobbies: I play squash competitively in collage. I also love reading and baking.
Puentes Program: Summer 2021
Internship Site: Accelerate Search Limited
University: Princeton University
Email: at25@princeton.edu
Andrew Zacks
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Hobbies: Tennis, Reading, Comedy
Puentes Program: Summer 2021
Internship Site: 936 Studio
University: Princeton University
Email: azacks@princeton.edu
Annalyce Bowles
Hometown: Tiffin, OH
Current City: Columbus, OH
Hobbies: I enjoy exercising, traveling and hanging out with friends
Puentes Program: 2023, Fisher Global Consulting
Puentes Internship Site: TECHO
University: The Ohio State University, Class of 2025
Major(s): Finance
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience
Email: annalyce.bowles1@gmail.com
Instagram: annalyce.bowles
LinkedIn: annalyce-bowles
Anne Weiss
I interned through Puentes in 2020 and It was such a great experience!
Hometown: Syracuse, New York
Current City: Syracuse, New York
Hobbies: skiing, cooking, reading, tennis
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Internship Program
Puentes Internship Site: Quarterra Consulting & Advisory
University: Cornell (Undergrad, Class of 2021); Cambridge University (Graduate, Class of 2022)
Major(s): International Agriculture & Rural Development, Communication (Undergrad); Master of Philosophy
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Communications, PR, & Media, Hospitality & Tourism
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: aw737@cornell.edu
Annie Jain
Hi everyone! I'm in Princeton's class of 23 planning on studying Neuroscience and most likely looking into future careers at the intersection of medicine, community service, and/or technology (still exploring!). I learned a ton about the nonprofit world and fundraising research through my time at Puentes in the summer of 2020 and know those skills and knowledge will come in handy someday :). I'd love to connect with anyone and chat! I also enjoy practicing speaking my spanish so I'm down to chat in Spanish too for practice :)
Hometown: Murphy, Texas
Current City: Murphy, Texas
Hobbies: Music (I play bassoon in my university orchestra and another group), Entrepreneurship (me and two of my peers started a business this past semester and it's been a lot of fun!), community service, reading, and tiktok.
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: SAHDES
University: Princeton University, Class of 2023
Major(s): Neuroscience
Current Job: Co-Founder, Tyche Academy
Former Job(s): Research Assistant, Princeton Baby Lab
Professional Industries of Interest: Entrepreneurship & Startups, Medicine & Public Health, Technology & Web Development, Engineering & Operations, Education & Teaching
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Practice Spanish, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience
Email: djain@princeton.edu
Facebook; Instagram: @annie._.jain; LinkedIn; Tiktok: tycheacademy
Anusha Mathur
I am passionate about environmental advocacy, journalism, and writing. At Puentes I interned for Asociación Sustentar!
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current City: Philadelphia, PA
Hobbies: For fun, I love hiking with my dogs in the mountains, going to the beach, trying new food, and taking dance classes. I love staying active and being in nature - before starting college, I took a gap year where I went on a roadtrip to lots of US National Parks.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Asociación Sustentar
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2025
Major(s): Communication, Political Science
Professional Industries of Interest: Communications, PR, & Media, Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Marketing & Advertising
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice, Practice Spanish, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience
Email: anushaa@sas.upenn.edu
Anya Miller
Hi everyone! My name is Anya, and I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023. I spent the summer before my senior year (2022) interning for Hecho Por Nosotros in Buenos Aires through Puentes, and it was one of the most formative experiences of my life. Currently, I am a Fulbright Scholar pursuing a Master's in Social Science at IC3JM in Madrid, Spain.
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Current City: Madrid, Spain
Hobbies: Reading, thrift shopping, paddleboarding, and going to cafes!
Puentes Program: 2022, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Hecho Por Nosotros
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2023
Major(s): Sociology
Professional Industries of Interest: Education & Teaching, Development & Sustainability, Law & Human and Civil Rights
Contact me to: Give academic/professional advice, Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience
Email: anyagabriellemiller@gmail.com
Instagram: @anya.miller
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-miller-036829198/
Ariana Rausch
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Hobbies: Fencing
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, Remote Internship
Internship Site: Volt Solar Energy
University: Princeton University
Email: arausch@princeton.edu
April Dong
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Hobbies: Hello! I am a beekeeper with 2 beehives in my backyard. I also enjoy painting, drawing, and morning runs outdoors.
Puentes Program: Summer 2021
Internship Site: Thesing Construcciones
University: Princeton University
Email: aprild@princeton.edu
Bhavana Huliyar
Hi! I am currently an MPH student at Columbia University with a keen interest in sexual and reproductive health. I'd like to work in the non-profit field or a government health department.
Hometown: Bengaluru, India
Current City: New York, NY, USA
Hobbies: Dancing, baking, reading
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: SAHDES
University: Denison University, Class of 2023
Major: Global Health and Biology
Professional Industries of Interest: Medicine & Public Health
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview
Email: bhavana.huliyar@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bhavana-huliyar-5a3025198/
Bianca Ortiz
Hometown: Millstone, New Jersey
Hobbies: Tennis, painting, and digital animation
Puentes Program: Summer 2021
Internship Site: Lerman & Szlak
University: Princeton University
Email: biancao@princeton.edu
Brooke Hershberger
I graduated from Princeton in 2019 and had my Puentes experience the Summer of 2018. I am in the process of becoming a US Navy Officer and Aviator.
Hometown: Granite Bay, CA
Current City: Granite Bay, CA
Hobbies: Running, backpacking, skiing, cooking
Puentes Program: Summer 2018, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Good People/Avenida.com
University: Princeton University, Class of 2019
Major(s): Sociology & Entrepreneurship
Current Job: US Navy
Former Job(s): People Supervisor, Anheuser-Busch
Professional Industries of Interest: Entrepreneurship & Startups, Engineering & Operations
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Give academic/professional advice
Email: brookehersh8@gmail.com
Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; LinkedIn
Brynn Lilley
Hello! I'm Brynn Lilley and I am in the class of 2022 at the University of Pennsylvania studying design. I'm interested in the intersection between the sciences and the arts and look forward to combining them through either sustainable design or biodesign in the future.
Hometown: Hopwood, PA
Current City: Philadelphia, PA
Hobbies: hiking, drawing & painting, making jewelry, sports, traveling, writing, watching documentaries
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Hecho x Nosotros
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2022
Major(s): Design
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Communications, PR, & Media, Marketing & Advertising, Technology & Web Development, Design
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: brynnlil@sas.upenn.edu
Facebook; LinkedIn; Instagram: @brynn_lilley
Carmen Harrison Montoya
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Hobbies: I have always loved self-expression in the forms of dance and writing, I can often be found at an art museum or an antique shop, and I am skilled in both puzzle games and mixed martial arts.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: América Solidaria
University: University of Pennsylvania
Email: harricar@sas.upenn.edu
Carmina Rangel Pacheco
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Hobbies: I really enjoy gardening, painting, embroidering, and listening to music.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, Remote Internship
Internship Site: Quarterra
University: Princeton University
Email: cdlar@princeton.edu
Carina Fuller
Hometown: Canoga Park, California
Hobbies: Visiting historical sites, museums, & rural/or natural areas, Going out to eat, running, hiking, enjoying musical or theatrical performances, making art, etc.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: TECHO
University: University of California Los Angeles
Email: carinafuller14@g.ucla.edu
Carolina Yuka Nakada
Hometown: Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Hobbies: Video games, robotics, chess, reading, drawing, and learning languages
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Wingu
University: University of Pennsylvania
Email: cynakada@seas.upenn.edu
Caroline Irons
Hi y'all, I'm Caroline. Born and raised in San Francisco, CA. I attend UCLA and had the amazing opportunity to live in Buenos Aires through Puentes. I loved the experience and can't wait to go back.
Hometown: San Francisco, CA, USA
Current City: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hobbies: Lacrosse, Reading, Travel, Outdoors, Coffee
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: TECHO
University: University of California Los Angeles
Major(s): Public Affairs & Spanish
Current job: Campus Tour Guide, UCLA
Former job(s): Immigration Institute of the Bay Area - Spanish translator (non-profit immigration law firm)
Professional Industries of Interest: Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Development & Sustainability, Education & Teaching
Email: cmirons10@gmail.com
Instagram: caroline_irons
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carolineirons
Cecilia Zubler
Hometown: Arlington, Virginia
Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, drawing, watching soccer, and theater.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: CIPPEC
University: Princeton University
Email: czubler@princeton.edu
Cecilia Schmitz
I interned in Summer 2023 with the Buenos Aires Herald, gaining valuable journalistic experience and strengthening my Spanish. From this experience, I realized my interest in working abroad as well as becoming more confident in navigating new places and meeting new people. After my summer in Buenos Aires, I want to continue my career in journalism, expanding on what I learned at the Herald.
Hometown: Oakton, VA
Current City: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: reading, writing, dance, cooking
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Buenos Aires Herald
University: UCLA, Class of 2025
Major(s): Political Science and Communication
Current Job: Assistant Sports Editor, Daily Bruin
Professional Industries of Interest: Communications, PR, & Media, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing & Advertising, Recruitment & Human Resources
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice
Email: ceceschm@yahoo.com
Instagram: @cece.schmitz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSchmitzDB
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-s-1a2aa3203/
Celeste Alexander
I am a graduate of UC Berkeley and I interned at CLADH during the fall of 2020! I really enjoyed my experince! I currently work at a political fundraising firm called LeftRising!
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Current City: Los Angeles, California
Hobbies: I like to play the cello, go to the beach and read in my free time!
Puentes Program: Fall 2020, Remote Mendoza
Puentes Internship Site: Centro Latinoamericano de Derechos Humanos (CLADH)
University: University of California - Berkeley, Class of 2021
Major(s): Political Science and Sociology
Current Job: Fundraising Associate, LeftRising
Professional Industries of Interest: Law & Human and Civil Rights, Government & Public Policy
Contact me to: Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice, Practice Spanish, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call, Meet in-person
Email: celestealex@berkeley.edu
Charles Porter Slack
Hometown: Mckinney, Texas
Hobbies: Making maps, Working out, Going out with friends, Learning about history
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: The Marketing Scientist
University: University of Texas at Austin
Email: Porter.slack@utexas.edu
Charlotte Fletcher
Hometown: Kentfield, California
Hobbies: reading, yoga, running, hiking, surfing
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Asociación Civil Padrinos de Alumnos y Escuelas Rurales
University: University of Pennsylvania
Email: charlottefletch@gmail.com
Chloe Rosenberg
I am an International Relations and Hispanic Studies major at the University of Pennsylvania (C'22). During my summer with Puentes, I interned for Solar Latam, a solar energy company based in Buenos Aires with offices all across Latin America and Miami.
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Current City: Montclair, NJ
Hobbies: Rowing (I am a coxswain at Penn), jogging, trying new recipes, meeting new people (and animals!)
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Solar Latam
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2022
Major(s): International Relations, Hispanic Studies
Professional Industries of Interest: Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Marketing & Advertising, Finance & Consulting, Development & Sustainability, Communications, PR, & Media
Contact me to: Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice, Do an informational interview, Have a phone/Zoom call, Meet in-person
Email: chloe.v.rosenberg@gmail.com
Chloe Satenberg
Hi! I'm Chloe and I study English Literature and Creative Writing at Princeton University. I participated in the Puentes 2022 Buenos Aires in-person internship program. I loved exploring and getting to know Buenos Aires (especially Palermo), but also had some great travel experiences in Uruguay and Bariloche.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current City: Princeton, NJ
Hobbies: Reading, yoga, hiking, travel
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Tonal Media
University: Princeton University Class of 2024
Major(s): English, Creative Writing, Theatre, Gender Studies
Former Job(s): Editorial Assistant at Brand Innovators, First Grade Teacher at Brawerman Elementary School
Professional Industries of Interest: Communications, PR, & Media, Education & Teaching, Marketing & Advertising
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish
Email: chloeds@princeton.edu
Christina Vtorov
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Hobbies: Anything outdoors- I love hiking, paddle boarding, anything like that.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Explore and Share
University: University of North Carolina
Email: cvtorov@business.unc.edu
Clara Toujas Bernate
Hometown: Chevy Chase, Maryland
Hobbies: I love to dance, sing and sometimes play piano. I also love the outdoors (swimming, hiking, etc.)
Program Type: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Montevideo
Internship Site: Fundación Sophia
University: Princeton University
Email: clarat@princeton.edu
Conor Kennedy
Hometown: Chicago, IL, USA
Current City: Chicago, IL, USA
Puentes Program: Summer 2019, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: Yale University, Class of 2021
Major(s): Economics
Current Job: Analyst, Goldman Sachs
Professional Industries of Interest: Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Finance & Consulting, Academia
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Give academic/professional advice, Do an informational interview
Email: conorjacobkennedy@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorjacobkennedy/
Dakota Caruso
Hometown: Rocky Point, New York
Hobbies: I love to read! Mostly philosophy and political theory. I've also recently starting practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Puentes Program: Summer 2021
Internship Site: Rizoma Field School
University: Cornell
Email: dlc328@cornell.edu
Daniel Park
Hometown: Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, listening to music, and playing poker.
Puentes Program: Summer 2021
Internship Site: Tonal Media
University: Princeton University
Email: jungp@princeton.edu
Daniel Zayas
Hometown: Suwanee, GA, USA
Current City: Suwanee, GA, USA
Hobbies: Reading, working out, playing soccer
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Montevideo
Puentes Internship Site: Fundación Sophia
University: Princeton University, Class of 2026
Major(s): Public and International Affairs
Professional Industries of Interest: Government & Public Policy
Email: danielzayas831@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daniel-zayas-a65998283
Danielle Mangini
Hometown: Cassville, New York
Hobbies: I love to crochet and knit. I also love to swim, hike, ski and do anything outdoors
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Center for Sustainable Development GEO
University: Cornell
Email: dmm433@cornell.edu
David Rodriguez
Hometown: Brownsville, Texas
Hobbies: I enjoy all forms of physical activity as well as a lot of exercise. I like going sight seeing and exploring new places.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Argentina
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: University of Texas at Austin
Email: davidrodriguez@utexas.edu
Dwaipayan Saha
Hometown: Novi, Michigan
Hobbies: Tennis and Soccer
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, Remote Internship
Internship Site: Merovingian Data
University: Princeton University
Email: dsaha@princeton.edu
Edgar Felix
¡Hola a todos! My name is Edgar Felix and I am a Psychology major & Spanish minor at Carleton College '21. This summer I had the opportunity to be a Social Research Intern with Fundación Huésped, an Argentine organization with the mission to develop scientific research and actions for the prevention and promotion of rights to guarantee access to health and reduce the impact of HIV / AIDS.
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Current City: Nogales, Sonora Mexico
Hobbies: Running, soccer, rugby, cooking, outdoor activities, playing instruments, music, spend quality time with friends.
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Fundación Huésped
University: Carleton College, Class of 2021
Major(s): Psychology, Spanish (minor)
Former Job(s): Heart Development Researcher, Banner Hospital University of Arizona
Professional Industries of Interest: Medicine & Public Health
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview, Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice
Email: jr.feelixx7@gmail.com
Instagram: jr_feelixx; LinkedIn
Eleanor Murphy
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Hobbies: Singing, Hiking, Museums, Puzzles/Trivia, Baking.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Asociación Civil Padrinos de Alumnos y Escuelas Rurales
University: University of California Los Angeles
Email: eleanorhopem@gmail.com
Elizabeth Forbes
Hometown: Dublin, Ohio
Hobbies: I enjoy soccer, traveling, and spending quality time with loved ones
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, Remote Internship
Internship Site: Océano Patagonia
University: Ohio State University
Email: forbes.148@osu.edu
Elizabeth Guan
Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Hobbies: running, exploring the city, thrifting, anything food related, watching movies, music, etc.
Program Type: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Matriarca
University: University of Pennsylvania
Email: eguan@wharton.upenn.edu
Ellora Majumder
Ellora Majumder was a rising senior at The Ohio State University studying Logistics Management when she participated in the Puentes Abroad internship program. She took on the role of a Marketing Research and Analysis intern for a nail product company named Pink Mask based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Current City: Columbus, OH
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, baking, traveling
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Pink Mask
University: The Ohio State University, Class of 2021
Major(s): Logistics Management
Professional Industries of Interest: Logistics and Supply Chain
Contact me to: Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice
Email: ellora.majumder@gmail.com
Emily Salcedo
I am interested in all things tech, and am passionate about centering people in everything that I do. I advocate for online consumers and digital businesses in my current role as a Product Manager at a marketing tech company.
Hometown: Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Current City: Brooklyn, NY
Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, the daily NYT mini crossword puzzle, dancing salsa and bachata, spending time with people I love, and traveling-- thanks to Puentes Abroad for making this a possibility for me.
Puentes Program: Summer 2016, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Matriarca
University: Boston University, Class of 2018
Major(s): Business Administration
Current Job: Associate Product Manager, Wunderkind
Professional Industries of Interest: Entrepreneurship & Startups, Technology & Web Development, Marketing & Advertising
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice, Practice Spanish, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: salcedoemily462@gmail.com
LinkedIn
Emma Bradley
Hi everyone! I interned for América Solidaria, a youth and community development non-profit in Argentina, remotely through Puentes during the summer of 2020 and continued on a part-time basis through the following year. I graduated from the Georgetown School of Foreign Service in 2022 and currently serve as an Alliance for Catholic Education Teaching Fellow through the University of Notre Dame teaching high school social studies in San Jose, California.
Hometown: Concord, New Hampshire
Current City: San Jose, California
Hobbies: Exploring coffee shops, playing piano and singing, Christian faith community
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote
Puentes Internship Site: América Solidaria
University: Georgetown University, Class of 2022 (undergrad) University of Notre Dame, Class of 2024 (grad)
Major(s): Culture & Politics (International Affairs), Master of Education
Professional Industries of Interest: Education & Teaching, Government & Public Policy, Communications, PR, & Media, Youth and Community Development
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish
Emmaline Smith
Umich '22 - UX Design. Currently working remotely for a web design agency and traveling.
Hometown: Athens, GA
Current City: Madrid, Spain
Hobbies: Tennis, Hiking, Learning Spanish/Italian, Traveling
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Novaz Agency
University: University of Michigan, Class of 2022
Major(s): UX Design
Professional Industries of Interest: Technology & Web Development, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Education & Teaching
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice, Practice Spanish, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: emrsmith@umich.edu
LinkedIn; Instagram: @emmalinesmith3
Fernando Hipolito
My name is Fernando Hipolito and I'm from New York City. I graduated from Princeton University in 2019 and I am currently working as a Data Analyst for a start-up in New York.
Hometown: New York City, NY
Current City: New York City, NY
Hobbies: Basketball, golf and tennis (still learning the last two). I also like to code (in python).
Puentes Program: 2017, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: NXTP Labs
University: Princeton University, Class of 2019
Major(s): Economics
Current Job: Data Analyst, Edison Software
Professional Industries of Interest: Technology & Web Development, Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Share my Puentes experience
Email: albarranfernando97@gmail.com
Fritz Hillegas
Hi I'm Fritz, a Princeton Alumni from the Class of 2019. I interned at Accelerate Search during the summer of 2017 through Puentes in Buenos Aires. I now work in Merchandising at a major US retailer.
Hometown: Lawrence Township, NJ
Current City: Bentonville, AR
Hobbies: Travel, Urban Studies, Swimming/Running/Cycling
Puentes Program: Summer 2017, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Accelerate
University: Princeton University, Class of 2019
Major(s): School of Public and International Affairs
Current Job: Associate Merchant, Walmart Inc.
Former Job(s): Category Specialist II, Walmart eCommerce; Summer Research Intern, South Florida Institute on Aging
Professional Industries of Interest: Entrepreneurship & Startups, Communications, PR, & Media, Finance & Consulting, Marketing & Advertising, Recruitment & Human Resources
Contact me to: Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview
Email: fhillegas@gmail.com
LinkedIn; Instagram: @fhillegas
Giorgio Rawda
Hi I'm Gio! I'm a student at Penn in the class of 2025, and I participated in Puentes in the summer of 2023.
Hometown: Syracuse, NY, United States
Current City: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Hobbies: I play the cello, I love hiking and exploring nature, and I enjoy photography and writing.
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: ORY Asociación Civil
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2025
Major(s): Neuroscience
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Medicine & Public Health, Technology & Web Development
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Give academic/professional advice
Email: giorgiorawda@gmail.com
Instagram: @g.rawda
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grawda/
Griffin Bassett
Hi, I'm Griffin! I'm a geography, linguistics, and music fan, International Studies student at Boston College, and Puentes alum from the 2023 Feb-Jul circuit. I grew up in Chicago and it's still my favorite city, but Buenos Aires is a very, very close second.
Hometown: Chicago, IL, USA
Current City: Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
Hobbies: I love making music, maps, and languages! I also love geography in general, and I'm not sure if I can count it as a "hobby," but I am a really big fan of Wikipedia.
Puentes Program: Semester 2023, Study Abroad Program with Internship, Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Asociación Sustentar
University: Boston College, Class of 2024
Major(s): International Studies
Professional Industries of Interest: Education & Teaching, Development & Sustainability, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Government & Public Policy, Geography, Linguistics, Music
Former Job(s): Strategy and Business Development Intern, Viacom International Media Networks; Research Intern at Chapin Hall Center for Children (https://www.chapinhall.org/); Intern at Paterson Law Firm (https://www.pattersonlawfirm.com/); Barista at Peach and Green (permanently closed); Honey Mixer and Vendor at Halcyon Honey (https://www.facebook.com/halcyonhoney/)
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call, Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice
Email: bassettgriffin@gmail.com
Instagram: @grif.finbassett
TikTok: @wordsatwork
Guadalupe Solaeche
Hola! I'm a current student of the class of 2026 at UPenn majoring in Mathematical Economics and minoring in Data Science and International Development. I was born and raised in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Hometown: Asuncion, Paraguay
Current City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hobbies: Volleyball, reading
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: América Solidaria
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2026
Major(s): Mathematical Economics
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Finance & Consulting, Technology & Web Development, Government & Public Policy, Entrepreneurship & Startups
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience
Email: guadalupe.solaeche@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guadalupe-solaeche-amadeo/
Instagram: guadasolaeche
Hertha Maria Torre Gallego
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Hobbies: I really enjoy visiting museums and going to concerts, as well as walking around and exploring different cultures. I am also a big fan of trying out new foods and restaurants! Further, my main interests are Latin American literature, healthcare, education, and poetry.
Program Type: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: SAHDES
University: University of Pennsylvania
Email: hertha@sas.upenn.edu
Hunter Hales
Hi everyone! My name is Hunter and I'm studying French and International Studies at UF ('21). In 2019, I interned with an environmental NGO in Buenos Aires who have recently been making headlines for their incredible advocacy work and impact on legislative proposals. Overall, my Puentes experience was amazing, and I left Argentina with great stories and friendships!
Hometown: San Ignacio, Belize
Current City: Gainesville, Florida
Hobbies: singing, traveling, soccer, reading, indulging in reminiscence
Puentes Program: Summer 2019, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Ecohouse
University: University of Florida, Class of 2021
Major(s): International Studies, French & Francophone Studies
Current Job: Administrative & PR Intern, Beyond120
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Government & Public Policy, Communications, PR, & Media
Contact me to: Give academic/professional advice, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview, Meet in-person
Irfaun Karim
Hi, my name is Irfaun Karim and I currently attend the Unviersity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I went to Buenos Aires in June of 2022 & worked with the Varkey Foundation. Loved meeting everyone and loved Argentina!
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Current City: Chapel HIll, North Carolina
Hobbies: Playing and watching soccer, traveling, listening to music
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Varkey Foundation
University: University of North Carolina
Major(s): Business and Global Studies
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: irfaun@email.unc.edu
Jacob Wesley Marsh
Hometown: Marysville, Ohio
Hobbies: I enjoy wrestling, jiu jitsu, hiking, going to the beach, lifting weights, eating/cooking healthy, relaxing, and spending time with friends/socializing.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Montevideo
Internship Site: Fundación Sophia
University: Princeton University
Email: jwmarsh@princeton.edu
Jeffrey Fishman
Hi everyone! My name is Jeffrey Fishman, and I am a Sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Communication and Consumer Psychology. I participated in the 2020 Summer Remote Program with Puentes where I worked as a marketing intern for Matriarca, a clothing cooperative based in Buenos Aires, Argentina that works with indigenous women to support them in bringing their products to market.
Hometown: Fort Washington, PA
Current City: Fort Washington, PA
Hobbies: Some of my hobbies include watching TV, scrolling through TikTok, hiking, running, and hanging out with friends. I am also very interested in how the media and pop culture impact our everyday lives.
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Matriarca
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2023
Major(s): Communication
Professional Industries of Interest: Communications, PR & Media; Marketing & Advertising; Entrepreneurship & Startups
Contact me to: Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: jfishm@sas.upenn.edu
Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn; Tiktok: jaf1030
Jerry Cai
My name is Jerry Cai and I am a sophomore at Penn studying Neuroscience and Entrepreneurship. I interned for Matriarca over the summer and later Talk2U in the fall in 2020, developing a deeper knowledge into social psychology applications.
Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
Current City: Philadelphia, PA
Hobbies: Backpacking, Photography, Tennis, Hip Hop
Puentes Program: Summer & Fall 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Matriarca, Talk2U
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2024
Major(s): Neuroscience, Entrepreneurship
Current Job: Clinical Research Intern, Incline Village, Nevada
Former Job(s): Penn Undergraduate Research Mentorship, University of North Carolina, ConnectOR
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Education & Teaching, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Finance & Consulting, Medicine & Public Health, Technology & Web Development
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview, Share my Puentes experience, Give academic/professional advice
Email: jycai@sas.upenn.edu
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @jerber2001; LinkedIn
Jillian Baker
Hometown: North Liberty, Iowa
Hobbies: I love to read, take long walks outdoors, listen to music (especially Amber Mark, Nao, and Rina Sawayama!) and I also enjoy doing tarot readings.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Fundación Liderazgos y Organizaciones (FLOR)
University: University of Pennsylvania
Email: jibak@sas.upenn.edu
Jocelyn Arroyo
Hometown: Santa Ana, California
Hobbies: I love trying new food places, going to the beach, dancing, watching movies, and cycling.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: TECHO
University: University of California Los Angeles
Email: arroyojocelyn38@gmail.com
John Barrett
Hometown: Vero Beach, Florida
Hobbies: movies, basketball, beach activities, food tasting
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Montevideo
Internship Site: ABSCapco Service Center Uruguay S.A
University: Princeton University
Email: jb3290@princeton.edu
Jonathan Pollock
Hi there! My name is Jonathan Pollock. I'm a Princeton student focusing on Electrical Engineering with certificates in Applied and Computational Mathematics. At Princeton I'm also a Varsity Swimmer where I focus on mid-distance freestyle events. Outside of school my professional focus is in Systems Engineering which is a fancy way of saying I like to build stuff ☺.
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Current City: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies: Swimming, Rock-climbing, Programming
Puentes Program: Summer 2019, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Do Good Organic
University: Princeton University, Class of 2023
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Former Job(s): Systems Engineering Co-op, Raytheon Technologies
Professional Industries of Interest: Engineering & Operations, Finance & Consulting, Entrepreneurship & Startups
Contact me to: Give academic/professional advice, Share my Puentes experience
Joseph Black
Hometown: San Jose, California
Hobbies: Genealogy, reading, history, hiking, studying
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, Remote Internship
Internship Site: Developy
University: University of Sydney
Email: jbla7301@uni.sydney.edu.au
Justin Moore
I am an Architecture major and Environmental Studies minor at the University of Pennsylvania. I interned at Matriarca during the 2022 in-person internship program in Buenos Aires. Living in Argentina for the summer was a really rewarding experience and I enjoyed traveling to other parts of Argentina as well such as the Iguazu Falls, Bariloche, and Salta.
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
Current City: Philadelphia, PA
Hobbies: Soccer, Golf, Hiking, Skiing
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Matriarca
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2023
Major(s): Architecture
Former Job(s): Architecture Intern at Van Aelst-Nguyen Architecture, Research Assistant at the Weitzman School of Design, Strategy and Planning Intern at Omnicom Media Group
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Finance & Consulting, Engineering & Operations, Medicine & Public Health, Entrepreneurship & Startups
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice
Email: jkmoore@sas.upenn.edu
Karen Herrera
Hi everyone! My name is Karen and I am currently a senior at the University of Pennsylvania studying business economics and political science. Although I was born in Mexico City, I basically grew up in Miami, Florida with my Cuban parents. After graduation I will be joining the Boston Consulting Group in Miami. I am happy to connect over a phone call or Zoom if you have any questions, need advice, or just want a new friend!
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Current City: Miami, Florida
Hobbies: Reading books, learning new skills, nutrition, and fitness
Puentes Program: Summer 2018, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Lyncros
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2021
Major(s): Business Economics and Political Science
Current Job: Analyst, Boston Consulting Group
Former Job(s): Strategy and Business Development Intern, Viacom International Media Networks
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Finance & Consulting, Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing & Advertising
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Give academic/professional advice
Email: karenhe@wharton.upenn.edu
Keerthi Jayaraman
Hi Everyone! My name is Keerthi Jayaraman and I'm a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying International Relations and Hispanic Studies with minors in Urban Studies and Legal Studies & History. I'm from New Jersey and am very opinionated about bagels (NY and NJ have the best! However, Montreal bagels are good). Throughout quarantine, I have been teaching myself how to cook as well as nursing my coffee addiction.
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Current City: Livingston, NJ
Hobbies: When I am not listening to podcasts, you can find me pursuing my goal of getting 5 stars on every song on Just Dance. In Quarantine, I found myself learning to cook and reigniting my love of reading (I have a great list of book recommendations by BIPOC authors)! I am also a sucker for Reality TV and have recently become very invested in Love Island UK.
Puentes Program: Summer 2021, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Fundación Instituto David Hume
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2023
Major(s): International Relations
Professional Industries of Interest: Entrepreneurship & Startups, Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Education & Teaching, Development & Sustainability
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Give academic/professional advice, Share my Puentes experience
Kendall Arjoon
Hometown: Santa Clarita, California
Hobbies: Activism and design
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, Remote Internship
Internship Site: Eco House
High School: Dwight Global School
Email: kendallarj1@gmail.com
Kevin Zeno
Hi! My name is Kevin and I'm currently a senior at the University of Pennsylvania. I study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a concentration in Urban Studies. However, I am very passionate about art and the entertainment industry and hope to have as creative of a career as possible after graduation!
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Current City: Philadelphia, PA
Hobbies: Drawing, going to concerts, spending time with friends, graphic design, UFC, and photography
Puentes Program: Summer 2019, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: CAUH
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2021
Major(s): Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Professional Industries of Interest: Communications, PR, & Media, Marketing & Advertising
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Give academic/professional advice, Do an informational interview
Email: zenok@sas.upenn.edu
LinkedIn
Kristen Orten
Hello everyone! My name is Kristen Orton and I currently attend The Ohio State University. I am studying Marketing with two minors in Fashion Retail Studies and Social Psychology. During my Punetes experience, I interned with Matriarca, an Argentinan retailer focused on empowering native women through their craftmanship!
Hometown: Centerville, Ohio
Current City: Columbus, Ohio
Hobbies: thrifting, sewing, clothing design, hiking, running, and spending time with my dog
Puentes Program: Spring 2021, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Matriarca
University: The Ohio State University, Class of 2023
Major(s): Marketing
Professional Industries of Interest: Marketing & Advertising, Fashion Retail Studies
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience
Email: orton.28@buckeyemail.osu.edu
LinkedIn
Kyla Stewart
My name is Kyla and I participated in the Puentes program in 2016, but it feels like yesterday. I am pursuing a career in the arts and I love boba tea and unicorn cupcakes.
Hometown: Riverdale, GA
Current City: Miami, FL
Hobbies: Reading (fiction novels), dancing, doing word searches, photography, riding my ripstik (caster board)
Puentes Program: 2016, Buenos Aires Study Abroad Program with Internship
Puentes Internship Site: Fundación Pilares
University: University of Miami, Class of 2018
Major(s): Theatre
Professional Industries of Interest: Entrepreneurship & Startups, Performing Arts, Creative Writing
Contact me to: Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice
Email: kylagrace777@yahoo.com
LinkedIn; Instagram: @kylagrace777
Kyle Madura
I am an Honors Finance and Political Science student at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, with a minor in economics. In the future, I wish to combine my interest in business and politics into a career in consulting with a focus on geopolitics. My work background so far consists of working in political offices, mainly the Ohio House of Representatives and the Parliament of Canada.
Hometown: Palos Park, Illinois
Current City: Columbus, Ohio
Hobbies: Reading, Swimming, and Practicing Piano
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Tonal Media
University: The Ohio State University, Class of 2020
Major(s): Finance/Political Science
Current Job: Peer Advisor, Fisher College of Business
Professional Industries of Interest: Government & Public Policy
Contact me to: Give academic/professional advice
Email: kylemadura3@gmail.com
LinkedIn
Lauren Fahlberg
Hometown: McLean, Virginia
Hobbies: Piano, Violin, Reading, Gym
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Proficio Investment
University: Princeton University
Email: laurengf@princeton.edu
Lauren Salliotte
Hometown: Lincolnshire, IL
Current City: New York City, New York
Puentes Program: Summer 2021, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Proficio Investment
University: Cornell University, Class of 2024
Major(s): Finance
Current Job: Investment Banking Analyst, Goldman Sachs
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Give academic/professional advice
Email: Lns58@cornell.edu
Layla Sumilang
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Hobbies: Dance, movies, hiking
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Be Potencial
University: University of California Los Angeles
Email: laylasumilang@g.ucla.edu
Maggie Ruden
Majaella graduated from Wellesley College in May 2019 and started her MA degree in Latin American Studies at Georgetown University the following fall semester. Over the past few years, she has worked with multiple think tanks, non-profit organizations and the US State Department and was excited to join Puentes to add to her professional experiences! Through Puentes, she worked (remotely) for Centro Latinoamericano de Derechos Humanos in Mendoza, Argentina and is happy to chat with anyone about the internship placement or any other possible topics related to Latin America and internships in general!
Hometown: New City, NY
Current City: Washington, DC
Hobbies: Aside from taking on these school and professional development opportunities, Majaella loves exploring the museums and restaurants of the DC area with her friends as much as possible!
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Mendoza
Puentes Internship Site: Centro Latinoamericano de Derechos Humanos
University: Wellesley College, Class of 2019; Georgetown University, Class of 2021
Major(s): Peace & Justice Studies (undergrad); Latin American Studies (graduate)
Professional Industries of Interest: Law & Human and Civil Rights, Government & Public Policy
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview, Meet in-person, Give academic/professional advice, Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish
Email: mruden97@gmail.com
Marcelo Jimenez
Hometown: Lima, Peru
Hobbies: Tennis, dancing, football
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Argentina
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: University of Texas Austin
Email: mar_jim@utexas.edu
Marianne Flores
Hometown: Laredo, Texas
Hobbies: I like roller-skating, photography and reading.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: Texas A&M
Email: marianne.flores403@gmail.com
Marlon Guzman
I was raised in Puerto Rico, but have lived in Columbia, MO for most of my life now. I attended the University of Missouri. I graduated with my bachelors in Parks, Recreation and Sport Management with a minor in Business and Marketing.
Hometown: Columbia, Missouri
Current City: Columbia, Missouri
Hobbies: Hiking, Traveling, learning new languages, meeting people, reading about cultures.
Puentes Program: In-Person Internship 2022, Bariloche
Puentes Internship Site: Wilderness Patagonia
University: University of Missouri
Major(s): Parks, Recreation, Sport Management
Professional Industries of Interest: Recruitment & Human Resources, Marketing & Advertising, Hospitality & Tourism, Development & Sustainability
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice, Practice Spanish, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: marlongu.jr@gmail.com
Matthew Norman-Ariztía
Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
Hobbies: I enjoy music, I play the cello, and I also enjoy going to the gym.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Pura Frutta
University: Cornell
Email: man226@cornell.edu
Max Sánchez
I'm a 4th year student at The Ohio State University with specializations in Finance and Environment, Economy, Development, & Sustainability (EEDS). I plan to graduate in May 2024, and afterwards I'll work as a strategic consultant at KPMG in their Denver Ignition Center. One of my most recent consulting experiences was in Buenos Aires, Argentina where Puentes Abroad paired me with an amazing sustainable profit, Asociación Sustentar!
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Current City: Columbus, OH
Hobbies: Backpacking, climbing, playing soccer, playing guitar, reading
Puentes Program: 2023, Fisher Global Consulting
Puentes Internship Site: Asociación Sustentar
University: The Ohio State University, Class of 2024
Major(s): Finance
Current Job: Transformation Delivery Associate, KPMG
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: max.sanchezky@gmail.com
Instagram: max.san.chez
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/max-sánchez
Megha Thomas
My name is Megha Thomas, and I am a college junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in philosophy, politics, and economics and minoring in biology. I am interested in working at the intersection of foreign affairs and biological sciences. Mucho gusto!
Hometown: Somerset, New Jersey
Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, bike riding, playing tennis, embroidery, baking, hanging out with friends and family
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Asociación Sustentar
University: University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Professional Industries of Interest: Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Development & Sustainability
Contact me to: Do an informational interview, Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience
Email: megtho24@sas.upenn.edu
Nancy Wu
I interned at Accelerate through Puentes during the summer of 2016 in Buenos Aires. I currently work in strategy at an NYC-based tech company!
Hometown: Lower Merion, PA
Current City: New York City, NY
Hobbies: Running, yoga, traveling, reading
Puentes Program: Summer 2016, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Accelerate
University: Princeton University, Class of 2018
Major(s): Economics
Current Job: Rotational Analyst, Yext
Professional Industries of Interest: Entrepreneurship & Startups, Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Give academic/professional advice, Do an informational interview, Have a phone/Zoom call
Nelson Liu
Hi, I'm Nelson! I interned with Puentes in 2021 for a consultancy in the food and agriculture space. Due to the pandemic, I was unable to visit Buenos Aires at the time, however I had a great experience nonetheless!
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Current City: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Hobbies: Ultimate frisbee, Thrifting/fashion, Social justice education
Puentes Program: Summer 2021, Remote Buenos AiresPuentes Internship Site: Quarterra Consulting
University: Cornell University, Class of 2023
Major(s): Biometry and Statistics
Current Job: Associate Consultant, Simon-Kucher & Partners
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Finance & Consulting, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Education & Teaching, Marketing & Advertising
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: nl332@cornell.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonliu0396/
Niccolo Pratt
Hometown: Florence, Italy
Hobbies: Soccer, Tennis, Journalism, Photography
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, Remote Internship
Internship Site: Poder Ciudadano
University: Princeton University
Email: ngplatt@princeton.edu
Oliver Ortiz
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Hobbies: Surfing, working out, running, disc golf
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Innocence Project
University: University of California Los Angeles
Email: oortiz24@g.ucla.edu
Rachel Pitsenberger
Hi everyone! I am recent Georgetown alumni, coming off a fellowship year with The Nature Conservancy. I'm on the hunt for opportunities in the social impact space.
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Current City: Bethesda, MD
Hobbies: I love being outdoors whether it be hiking, running, playing tennis, swimming. I also enjoy reading (I just finished the Vanishing Half) and watching TV (some of my favorite shows are New Girl, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn 99). I've also recently picked up knitting and crochet.
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Habitát para la Humanidad
University: Georgetown University, Class of 2022
Major(s): Biology
Professional Industries of Interest: Development & Sustainability, Education & Teaching, Government & Public Policy, Medicine & Public Health
Contact me to: Practice Spanish, Do an informational interview
Email: rachelpitsenberger@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-pitsenberger/
Randi Etheridge
I am a Finance and International Business double major and a Spanish minor at The Ohio State University, with plans to go to law school. I completed a Marketing internship with Kotta Design Studio this past summer where I was able to sharpen my social media management skills and learn first-hand what marketing entails with a small Argentine company. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in consulting.
Hometown: Bellmore, NY
Current City: Columbus, OH
Hobbies: Badminton, geography, fashion, culture.
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Kotta Design Studio
University: The Ohio State University, Class of 2022
Major(s): Finance, International Business/Pre-Law
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting, Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights, Marketing & Advertising, Medicine & Public Health
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview, Share my Puentes experience, Give academic/professional advice
Email: randi.etheridge1@gmail.com
Instagram: @randietheridge; LinkedIn
Rebecca Kahn
I'm currently a law student at NYU Law. I lived in DC for 3.5 years after college.
Hometown: Boston, MA
Current City: NYC
Hobbies: sociology, policy, ethical technology
Puentes Program: Summer 2016, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Fundación Ciudadanos del Mundo
University: Princeton University, Class of 2018; New York University, Class of 2025
Major(s): Sociology; Law
Former Job(s): Legislative Assistant, U.S. House of Representatives
Professional Industries of Interest: Law & Human and Civil Rights; Government & Public Policy
Contact me to: Practice Spanish, Meet in-person
Ronald Beyrooty
My name is Ronald, but everyone calls me Ronny. I was born & raised in southern California. I aspire to meet and connect with new people from around the world, guide others, and to be the best version of myself!
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current City: Columbus, OH
Hobbies: I like to go to the beach, exercise, attend social gatherings, play video games, read science fiction novels, and travel.
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Tonal Media
University: The Ohio State University, Class of 2022
Major(s): Economics
Professional Industries of Interest: Entrepreneurship & Startups, Finance & Consulting, Technology & Web Development, Marketing & Advertising
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview
Email: beyrooty.2@osu.edu
LinkedIn; Instagram: @_beiruti
Samina Kaushek
My name is Samina Kaushek, and I am a junior at the University of Pennsylvania. I am from the Bay Area, California and enjoy going to concerts and anything related to the outdoors!
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Current City: Philadelphia, PA
Hobbies: music, running, thrifting, surfing
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Shop Hop
University: University Pennsylvania, Class of 2025
Major(s): Philosophy, Politics, & Economics
Former Job(s): Marketing & Business Development Intern at Neon Coat; Marketing Intern at Selfina; Marketing Intern at Pendulum Therapeutics
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting, Marketing & Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Communications, PR, & Media
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Share my Puentes experience, Have a phone/Zoom call, Give academic/professional advice
Email: skaushek@sas.upenn.edu
Instagram: @samina.kaushek
Sandra Valeria Vallejo Vargas
Hometown: Irapuato, Guanajuato, México
Hobbies: Traveling, biking and hiking
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: University of Texas at Austin
Email: valeria.vallejo@utexas.edu
Sarah Vaknin
Hometown: Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hobbies: Soccer, photography, art, hiking
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: Lehigh University
Email: srv222@lehigh.edu
Serena Starks
Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
Hobbies: I love to play soccer, softball, hiking, nature, art museums and movies
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Cefeidas Group
University: Princeton University
Email: sstarks@princeton.edu
Seppe C Tom De Pauw
Hometown: Ghent, Belgium
Hobbies: Dance, Hiking, Food
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, Remote Internship
Internship Site: Proficio Investment
University: Princeton University
Email: spauw@princeton.edu
Shoichi Hayashi
Hey! I'm Shoichi Hayashi, and I finished my internship at Thesing Construcciones during my summer of 2020. Academically, I enjoy studying architecture and civil engineering, and during my free time, I enjoy playing the guitar and breakdancing.
Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA
Current City: Stone Mountain, GA
Hobbies: Guitar and breakdancing
Puentes Program: Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Thesing Construcciones
University: Princeton University, Class of 2022
Major(s): Civil Engineering
Professional Industries of Interest: Engineering & Operations
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: shoichihayashi0@gmail.com
Silas Ruth
Hi! My name is Silas Ruth and I am an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Economics. Outside of school I run for the Mens Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field Teams.
Hometown: Rochester, NY, USA
Current City: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Hobbies: Running, reading, chess
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Montevideo
Puentes Internship Site: Boxes (UY)
University: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2025
Major(s): Economics
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Government & Public Policy
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview, Share my Puentes experience, Give academic/professional advice, Practice Spanish
Email: rsruth@sas.upenn.edu
Susan Miller
Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina
Hobbies: I love to travel, read, and hike in my free time.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Loyal Solutions
University: University of North Carolina
Email: suskmill@email.unc.edu
Reema Choueiri
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Current City: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Hobbies: Basketball, playing guitar, reading, and going to the gym.
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Praxis EMR
University: Princeton University, Class of 2025
Major(s): Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Professional Industries of Interest: Medicine & Public Health
Current Job: Associate Product Manager, Wunderkind
Head Advising Fellow, Matriculate
Email: rchoueiri4110@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reemachoueiri
Talia Cohen
I am a current junior at Wharton graduating in 2024.
Hometown: Weston, Florida
Current City: Philadelphia, Pennslyvania
Hobbies: Skiing, Hiking, Watching TV
Puentes Program: Summer 2021, Remote Internship Program
Puentes Internship Site: Oceano Patagonia
University: University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Finance
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: talia.jade.c@gmail.com
Tara Sury
Hi! I'm Tara and I study Spanish and linguistics at UVA. I'm a Puentes alum from the summer 2023 session.
Hometown: Westwood, MA
Current City: Charlottesville, VA, USA
Hobbies: Learning languages, tennis, baking
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Tierra Violeta
University: University of Virginia, Class of 2026
Major(s): Spanish/linguistics
Professional Industries of Interest: Education & Teaching, Government & Public Policy, Law & Human and Civil Rights
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Have a phone/Zoom call, Do an informational interview, Share my Puentes experience
Email: temastandrea@yahoo.com
Instagram: @tarasury
Thomas Murray
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Hobbies: I like to watch soccer, listen to current event podcasts, and spend time with friends.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Buenos Aires
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: Indiana University
Email: thomasmurray0602@gmail.com
Victor Balleza
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Hobbies: Working out and watching basketball
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Argentina
Internship Site: Pan American Energy
University: Texas A&M
Email: victorballeza@tamu.edu
Vincent Marin
Hometown: Lincolnshire, Illinois
Hobbies: I enjoy playing and watching sports such as basketball, tennis, and football. Additionally, I love playing poker and spending time with friends.
Puentes Program: Summer 2022, In-Person Internship Montevideo
Internship Site: MiFinanzas
University: Princeton University
Email: vm3291@princeton.edu
Will McClure
I am a Princeton '22 Economics major who participated in 2 Puentes Argentina internships: one at Tonal Media in 2019 and a virtual one at Proficio Investment in 2020. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and cooking.
Hometown: Chevy Chase, MD
Current City: Washington, D.C.
Hobbies: Cooking, playing tennis, fitness, and Argentina!
Puentes Program: Summer 2019, In-Person San Isidro; Summer 2020, Remote Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Tonal Media (2019), Proficio Investment (2020)
University: Princeton University, Class of 2022
Major(s): Economics
Professional Industries of Interest: Finance & Consulting, Government & Public Policy
Contact me to: Do an informational interview
Email: williamwmcclure@gmail.com
Zachary Jacobs
I am currently a 4th year medical student at UCLA planning on becoming a psychiatrist with an interest in community psychiatry, homelessness, and substance abuse. I spent the summer of 2015 in Buenos Aires doing an internship in neglected tropical disease research at Mundo Sano, which remains one of my favorite experiences on my path to medicine.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current City: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Camping, hiking, Lakers basketball
Puentes Program: Summer 2015, Study Abroad with Internship Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Mundo Sano
University: Yale (Undergrad, Class of 2017); David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (Graduate, Class of 2022)
Major(s): Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (Undergrad); MD
Professional Industries of Interest: Medicine & Public Health
Contact me to: Have a phone/Zoom call, Share my Puentes experience, Do an informational interview, Give academic/professional advice, Meet in-person
Email: zmjacobs95@gmail.com
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Zachary Khouri
Hey! My name is Zachary, and I'm a junior at UC Berkeley studying Cognitive Science with a minor in Data Science. This past summer, I interned for Centro Geo through Puentes to assist in designing a web platform.
Hometown: San Mateo, CA, USA
Current City: Berkeley, CA, USA
Hobbies: Listening to music, hiking, cooking, reading, watching horror movies.
Puentes Program: Summer 2023, In-Person Buenos Aires
Puentes Internship Site: Centro de Desarrollo Sustentable Geo
University: UC Berkeley, Class of 2025
Major(s): Cognitive Science
Former Job(s): Qualitative Research Intern, UC Berkeley; Data for Social Good, Website & Marketing Intern; Habitot Children's Museum, Contract Product Design Consultant
Professional Industries of Interest: Technology & Web Development, Finance & Consulting, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Communications, PR, & Media, Marketing & Advertising
Contact me to: Meet in-person, Do an informational interview, Share my Puentes experience, Practice Spanish, Give academic/professional advice, Have a phone/Zoom call
Email: zacharykhouri@berkeley.edu
Instagram: @zachary_a_k
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-khouri-09092521a/